Psychological Perspectives- 0.1A⭐⭐⭐

Biological Perspective

Bases explanations of human behaviors soley regarding an individual’s biological processes

Behavioral Perspective- Behaviorism

Based on observable behaviors and actions and does not focuses on cognitive processes. All behavior is learned (conditioning)

Cognitive Perspective

All about cognitive processes. Looks at and individual’s behaviors as a result of the way the individual interprets, perceives, and remembers the events and occurrences around them.

Humanistic Perspective

Emphasizes free will and individual choice/growth, and the desire to reach human potential. The theory states that for a person to reach their full potential, they need to reach each of the 5 steps in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This theory is inspired by Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.

Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Perspective

Focuses on how the past has affected an individual’s psychological state. Believes the unconscious mind is what controls most of our cognition and behavior (inspired by Freud). To overcome something in the present,an individual must understand what happened to them in the past.

Sociocultural Perspective

Focuses on how an individual interacts with their social and cultural groups, and how these groups and interactions affect their behavior.

Evolutionary Perspective

States that an individual’s thoughts and behaviors are based on what would give them the best chance of survival (influenced by Charles Darwin). Furthermore, behaviors that give the best chance of survival are passed on to future generations.

Biopsychosocial Perspective

Combines the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural perspective to determine the causes of behavior and cognitive processes. Attributes behaviors and attributes to multiple causes rather than just one specific factor (a more holistic approach).